Car cloning is rapidly becoming a serious threat for car buyers in the UK. In this comprehensive blog, we delve into everything you need to know about car cloning and how you can protect yourself with five simple physical checks when purchasing a used car. Key Message: How to Detect Car Cloning Inspect the vehicle … Continue reading How to prevent being a victim of car cloning →

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released data showing that there were 25,000 more vehicles stolen in 2022 compared to 2021. We look at the tricks and tech thieves are using and provide some tips to prevent stolen vehicle buying. What does the data show? The ONS data shows that there was a 24.9% … Continue reading Why stolen vehicle checks are important →

Car cloning is where the registration number of a car is copied or ‘cloned’ and applied to a stolen car to mask its true identity. It's a growing problem. That's why Total Car Check has recently launched a free tool that helps car buyers to identify cloned vehicles. We explain below. A growing problem In … Continue reading How to Run a Free Check to Protect Against Car Cloning →

One of the most important reasons for undertaking a Total Car Check is to ensure that the vehicle you are buying is not reported as being stolen. Unlike many of our competitors Total Car Check provides a free stolen check. Why? Because stolen cars are the reason we exist. So cloning and ringing of stolen … Continue reading What is car cloning and ringing? →

The UK has the largest CCTV network in Europe, which has significantly helped prevent crime over the years. This network also forms a central pillar of the country’s crime prevention strategy. Context Surveillance technology continues to grow and evolve. For example, cameras have become more cost-effective, so consumers increasingly use them to protect their property … Continue reading Stolen Car Cameras: CCTV and ANPR in the UK →